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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.20, 7,998.38 and 2,045.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.20, 7,998.38 and 2,045.48 is: 3,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.20 : 7,998.38 = 2,045.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.20/7,998.38 = 2,045.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.20x = 7,998.38 × 2,045.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.20x = 16,360,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360,526.32/5,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.25

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